best practices for virtual presenters
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Best Practices for Virtual Presenters. Session Agenda. Virtual vs. Traditional Classroom. Typical Student Expectations Unique Advantages of the Virtual Classroom Virtual Classroom Studio Considerations Classroom Audio Options. Understanding Your Content Options. Student/Attendee Console - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Best Practices for Virtual Presenters
Session AgendaSession Agenda
Virtual vs. Traditional ClassroomVirtual vs. Traditional Classroom
• Typical Student Expectations
• Unique Advantages of the Virtual Classroom
• Virtual Classroom Studio Considerations
• Classroom Audio Options
Understanding Your Content OptionsUnderstanding Your Content Options
• Student/Attendee Console
• PowerPoint and other content
• Web Content Development
• Live Demonstrations
Powerful Course IntroductionsPowerful Course Introductions
• Instructor Introductions
• Student Introductions
• Course Goals/Objectives
• Classroom Management
Interacting with your AudienceInteracting with your Audience
FocusFocus• “I know participants are not paying attention.”
• “I think participants are doing e-mail.”
• “It seems like participants are lost at times.”
Techniques to FocusTechniques to Focus• Be clear and concise.
• “Grab your mouse…”
• Walk them through every step.
EngageEngage• “It’s strange not seeing their faces…”
• “Nobody sees my hand motions…”
• “My humor isn’t as funny if you can’t see me…”
Techniques to EngageTechniques to Engage• Use the Participation Meter to gauge interest.
• Use Technology Hand-raise Feedback Chat Q&A Surveys Pass the floor
• Use video.
Too Much of a Good ThingToo Much of a Good Thing
• Don’t use one tool over and over.
• Mix it up.
MotivateMotivate• “Our sessions are pretty long and people get tired.”
• “We don’t have enough attendees to get creative.”
• “Our audience might be too technical for this.”
• “It seems people drop off before we’re finished.”
Techniques to MotivateTechniques to Motivate• Know your audience, but take risks
• Try a contest…!
• Ensure content is relevant and real-world
PreparationPreparation• “Seems like this is a ton to remember?”
• “Uh, uh, er………… Uh, one second, er…”
• “My co-leader tends to talk over me.”
Techniques for PreparationTechniques for Preparation• Know your content cold.
• Practice your transitions.
• With co-leader, define your roles beforehand.
Scenario-Based ApproachScenario-Based Approach• Start each concept with a real-world scenario.
• Present a “problem.”
• Solve it using content outlined in the objectives.
• Repeat.
Multiple Presenters• Splitting It Up
• Advocate
• Morning Drive
• The Role of the Assistant
Q&A
Integrated Audio
In-Session Best Practices
Leader / Assistant Start Screen
Dual Monitor Mode
Content Display Size
Multiple Areas of Control
Multiple Areas of Control
Multiple Areas of Control